Instagram reels are a great way to promote your jewellery business to new customers, to connect with people and to make sales. Over the next four weeks, we challenge you to make and share a reel a week. You can find some free training, support and prompt ideas here to help you get started.
Read MoreMother’s Day is fast approaching in the UK but there’s still time to promote your jewellery as many people have not yet purchased a gift for their mother. Here are five creative ideas for promoting your jewellery this Mother’s Day
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of opening your own jewellery shop? Jeweller Sima Vaziry did just that in 2017 and her shop is still going strong. Sima gives her top advice for setting up a bricks and mortar shop.
Read MoreYou may be wondering what to do if you have a holiday planned or need to take some time away from the bench, in this post Jessica Rose talks you through your options.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with Anna Sweet of This Story jewellery for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’, in which Anna talks about how to use storytelling to connect with her audience and grow her jewellery business.
Read MoreOur jewellery diplomas are for anyone, even if you don’t live in the UK. In this episode, Emily Kenny shares her experience of doing the fine jewellery diploma from her home in Vancouver, British Columbia. She explains how she draws inspiration from the natural landscapes around her and shares practical tips for getting started as a jeweller, doing the diploma, and developing a signature style.
Read Jess’s interview with established jeweller Alice Rivers Cripps of Posh Totty Designs about how she grew her jewellery business, which features in the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
Read MoreSetting gemstones in our jewellery is one of our favourite things here at Jewellers Academy. In this weeks episode of the podcast, Jessica Rose talks about ten different stone-setting techniques (and one bonus technique!). Find out more about how they are done and the online Jewellers Academy courses you can use to learn stone setting for yourself.
Read MoreThank you so much to everyone that joined me live for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2023 Open Day. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to watch again you can find the link as well as answers to some of your questions about the course.
Read MoreEntering jewellery competitions can be a great challenge for you personally and great promotion for your jewellery business. Jeweller Sally Costen has entered and won many jewellery competitions including achieving a Goldsmiths Award three years in a row. Sally offers some insider advice on entering competitions.
Read MoreRead Jess’s interview with established jewellery Kate Wood about how she grew her jewellery business by selling wholesale, which features in the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
Read MoreFairs and events are an excellent way to grow your business, but they can be intimidating when you’re not sure where to get started. In this episode, Jess talks with Lisa Ramos, a jeweller and handbag maker who’s built her business primarily through in-person events. Lisa shares her top tips for applying to fairs and making a show successful. She also explains how she’s used email marketing to continue building her customer base outside of events.
Read Jess’s interview with successful handmade jeweller Sophie Arnott of Anvil & Ivy jewellery about how she built an effective website for selling her jewellery online for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business’.
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If you’re worried about money this year, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone! In this episode, Jess and Anna Campbell talk about some of the key ways you can improve your money mindset in 2023, no matter what the economy is doing. They share practical tips for overcoming shame, experiencing gratitude, and finding ways to invest in yourself and your business.
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Read MoreYou might be surprised to hear that 2023 is the perfect time to really go for it with your jewellery business. In this free live masterclass, I talk about why that is and give you 10 steps to building a thriving jewellery business that you love. I also talk about the Jewellery Business Bootcamp and how that can help you with the knowledge and strategy you need to make real progress this year.
Read MoreIn this episode, Jess talks with one of the finalists from the BBC show “All That Glitters,” Emma White. As a veteran of the jewellery making business, a TV star, and a jewellery teacher, Emma has so much experience and insight to share. She talks about her journey to deciding to join the show, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of her experience. Emma also explains how she’s learned to deal with doubts, self-criticism, and the challenges of balancing jewellery making with a busy life.
A question I am often asked is what makes a jewellery business successful? In this post, I am going to share the things that I think are crucial to success this year. 70% of the advice I give you here is relevant no matter what year it is but I do have some advice that is very specific to the financial circumstances in 2023.
Read MoreI am often asked, I work full time, can I fit in completing a Diploma course too? The answer is yes! Our Diploma programmes are designed to be flexible with additional time built in for catching up. Here, I share some tips on how to schedule your time during the Diploma.
Read MoreEstablished jeweller Sima Vaziry shares her wealth of experience when it comes to pricing in her interview with Jess, for the new book ‘Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business.’
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